伊朗的消耗战：波斯湾的拉锯战

Core Viewpoint - Iran has launched hundreds of low-cost Shahed-136 drones against U.S. bases and regional oil infrastructure, leading to a costly war of attrition for the U.S. and its allies [1][3] Group 1: Drone Attacks and Military Strategy - The drone attacks began after the assassination attempt on Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with Iran deploying Shahed-136 drones priced at approximately $20,000 each [3] - In response, the U.S. and its allies are using Patriot missiles, which cost around $4 million each, to intercept these drones [3] - Analysts suggest that Iran's strategy is to exhaust the defensive capabilities of its adversaries before depleting its own drone supply, focusing on attrition rather than immediate destruction of each target [3] Group 2: Defense System Strain - Reports indicate that Qatar's Patriot missile inventory may only last a few days at the current rate of drone usage, with defense systems in Qatar, UAE, and the U.S. Fifth Fleet facing hundreds of Iranian munitions [3] - Concerns have been raised about the potential depletion of high-end interceptors, contradicting claims from former President Trump about the U.S. having an unlimited supply of ammunition [3] - Analysts are worried that Iran may be holding back its most lethal ballistic missiles, waiting for Western defense systems to be exhausted before deploying them [3]